Why are UK prices still rising?
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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Lower food and clothing prices help inflation fall by more than expected
The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.
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How would a cut in UK interest rates affect me?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Permira enlists ex-PA Consulting chief for Interpath bid
The private equity firm Permira is working with a professional services veteran as it plots a takeover of the firm drafted in to oversee a controversial costs purge at Manchester United Football Club.
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Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected
The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.
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How many homes could be heated by cow poo?
Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is "nature's crude oil".
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Sharp inflation slowdown leaves door to interest rate cut wide open
The rate of inflation has continued to slow, hitting a much lower than expected 3.2% last month according to official figures, which should lock in an interest rate cut by the Bank of England on Thursday.
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Weight-loss jab ad banned for targeting new mums
It's one of three social media adverts banned for irresponsibly exploiting body insecurites.
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New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.
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Second victim 'forced' to sue Post Office as she seeks full redress for wrongful conviction
A victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal is taking legal action against the government-owned organisation as she seeks full redress for her wrongful conviction.
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EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
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Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
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Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people"
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Young workers hit hardest as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation
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Cambridge 'forever chemicals' start-up CuspAI nears $1bn valuation
A materials science start-up which aims to eradicate 'forever chemicals' that are harmful to humans, is on the brink of a major new funding injection less than four months after securing backing from some of the world's leading investors.
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Cambridge ‘forever chemicals’ start-up CuspAI nears $1bn valuation
A materials science start-up which aims to eradicate ‘forever chemicals’ that are harmful to humans, is on the brink of a major new funding injection less than four months after securing backing from some of the world’s leading investors.
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Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.
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Another water firm handed enforcement package for sewage failures
Wessex Water has become the latest utility to face a multimillion pound enforcement package for sewage leaks, the industry regulator has announced.
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The big-name chocolate brands that can no longer be classed as chocolate - and why
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